LOI heads where are you! With the League of Ireland starting up again in early February, we thought we’d give you all a quiz in anticipation. Over the years, the league has seen a plethora of fantastic foreign talent, but can you remember the countries they were from. Good luck!

1 month ago

Numbers are down. Ireland take on France next week on Thursday, February 5 (kick-off, 8.10pm), in their opening game of the 2026 Six Nations, at the Stade de France. Les Bleus are currently 13-point favourites, and this is likely to increase with Ireland’s growing injury list that includes: Andrew Porter, Paddy McCarthy, Jack Boyle, Ryan […]

1 month ago

All is not what it seems. Ever since announcing himself on the world stage with his victory as an amateur at the 2009 Irish Open, Shane Lowry has been one of the most popular golfers among fans. His down-to-earth persona makes the Clara man extremely likeable, as does his passion for celebrating wins as much, […]

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He left his role at Old Trafford just days ago Ruben Amorim could be set for a shock return to Premier League management, just days after his sacking at Manchester United, according to an English football legend. Amorim’s departure from Old Trafford came amidst one of the worst runs in form in the club’s recent […]

1 month ago

For the day that’s in it. We have another FA Cup quiz for you all. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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Sounded like AFCON. An Ghaeltacht are the All-Ireland Intermediate champions, after beting Glenullin 0-12 to 0-06 at Croke Park this afternoon. However, a big talking point from the game was the use of vuvuzelas by supporters of the Derry club, with the horns clearly audible and distracting, even over the TV. Ahead of the game, […]

1 month ago

An interesting piece of business. Ulster have signed Zimbabwean lock Eli Snyman from Italian sideBenetton. According to South African outlet Rapport, the 29-year-old has put pen to paper for a two-year deal with the Irish province, and will arrive in July. He has played for the Bulls and Leicester Tigers, while he had a previous […]

1 month ago

A faux pas. Shay Given has issued an apology after an offensive holocaust comment while on the BBC’s Final Score programme. Ireland’s greatest ever keeper was commenting on Wilfried Nancy’s disastrous tenure as Celtic manager when he made the reference. He said: “Nancy was terrible from start to finish, I don’t think they should have […]

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The magic of the cup is back Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

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Quiz time! With the FA Cup back this weekend, what better way to celebrate than another bumper quiz. It’s the competition that brings out the best moments in English football, and the biggest upsets. This teaser is one of our hardest yet, so see if you can cause an upset of your own. Good luck! […]

1 month ago

Another week, another quiz! We are back with our weekly sports quiz, the first of 2026. 2026 has not disappointed so far, with mad happenings in the Premier League, another bumper World Darts Championship, and some cracking club GAA. Have a go and see how well you have been paying attention to the latest sports […]

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Let’s make these happen! In light of the news that Ciarán Frawley is on his way to Connacht, here are five more interprovincial transfers we would like the IRFU and provinces to push through. Jack Boyle – Leinster to Ulster While Leo Cullen and Leinster would not be on board with this transfer, it would […]

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Some future stars in here! Ireland are at a crossroads in terms of selection for the Six Nations; they need success in the tournament for cash reasons and momentum, but they also must continue to blood the next generation of players with an eye on the 2027 World Cup. Should head coach Andy Farrell choose […]

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LETS GO! With Ireland kicking off their 2026 Six Nations campaign against France on February 5, and head coach Andy Farrell naming his squad next week, SportsJOE have picked the men we would entrust with the mission of regaining Ireland’s crown. Front row Ireland’s loosehead options have been decimated, with Andrew Porter and Paddy McCarthy […]

2 months ago

A great insight. Pep Guardiola and Pádraic Joyce is the meeting we didn’t know we needed until now. The Galway boss revealed that he met the Manchester City manager recently and was lucky enough to have a candid chat with the tactical maestro. He explained: “No, look, it’s just one of those things. “I was […]

2 months ago

Some toughies in here. So with Ruben Amorim sacked as manager of Man United, we thought it fitting to make a quiz dedicated to his tenure. Some of the questions are on the easier side – to give you lads and lassies a bit of confidence – but there are a handful of tricky ones […]

2 months ago

They need help badly. Celtic have sacked manager Wilfred Nancy after a disastrous a 33-day reign which saw him lose six out of eight games, with the last straw coming in their 3-1 loss to Rangers on Saturday. Martin O’Neill’s successful interim job, which preceded Nancy, now looks even more impressive. Thankfully for Celtic fans, […]

2 months ago

The blame game has started. The Walsh Cup quarter-final between Westmeath and Kilkenny descended into chaos on Sunday as Kilkenny refused to play. The game, which was originally scheduled to be played at The Downs GAA grounds, was switched at 11.30am due to pitch concerns because of poor weather. This meant players were redirected to […]

2 months ago

100% is nearly impossible! In honour of Troy Parrott’s iconic hat-trick against Hungary in November, we have made a quiz dedicated to the men who have scored hat-tricks for Ireland. From way back in the ’20s all the way up to last year, men have been bagging three goals in a game for the Boys […]

2 months ago

It’s finally here! This is the one you have all been waiting for, it’s our bumper Pub Quiz of 2025. If you think you know your Irish sport well think again. You’ll have to be an expert in GAA, rugby, football – women’s and men’s – and everything in between. From McIlroy’s heroics at Augusta […]

2 months ago

This is a testy one! Ok, so most of you know the obvious nicknames of the big teams, but how well do you know smaller sides? Give our latest Premier League nickname quiz a crack and let us know on social media how you get on. Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – […]

2 months ago

Another teaser. With so many fans in Ireland, we just had to do an internationals quiz for Celtic supporters. It has always been a very international club, but how well do remember the countries these men played for? Good luck you Bhoys!

2 months ago

This is brutally tough! It is fair to say that Ireland have produced a lot more great defenders in the Premier League era than strikers. This is what makes our latest quiz so hard, with some surprising names popping up! So see if you can delve deep into your Premier League knowledge and name as […]

2 months ago

Brutal from the Leinster boss. Leinster took revenge on Munster last night for their heavy loss earlier in the season, with a scrappy 13-8 win at Thomond Park. Defences reigned supreme in Limerick with both sides scoring just one try; Josh van der Flier for Leinster, and Dan Kelly for the home team. The result […]

2 months ago

A biggie! We have yet another quiz for you, and this time it is a big one. The 20 players who have scored the most Premier League goals ever. Only legends make the cut, but how many can you name? Good luck! Best Irish betting offers right now – 18+, BeGambleAware

2 months ago

Another twist in the Evan Ferguson tale. Evan Ferguson has enjoyed a mini resurgence in his Roma career, with a Europa League brace against Celtic and an improved performance against Como. However, he failed to start against Juventus, and was questioned once again by manager Gian Piero Gasperini. The boss said: “If I have to […]

2 months ago

This is a good move for both parties. It has been reported that Leinster and Ireland star Ciarán Frawley will be moving to Connacht next season. Bernard Jackman revealed the news on the42’s Rugby Weekly Extra podcast, and it is understood that Frawley will be looked at mainly as an out-half with his new side. […]

2 months ago

Never forget where you came from. Charlie Smyth’s NFL dream continued last night during the New Orleans Saints’ 29-6 victory over the New York Jets. The Down kicker scored 17 points, equalling the franchise record for most field goals in a game with five, while he also nailed two PATs. The 24-year-old, who recently signed […]

2 months ago

He has his back. Roma boss Gian Piero Gasperini was not particularly kind to Evan Ferguson in his post-match comments, following his side’s 2-1 loss to Juventus. Ferguson had to settle for a substitute appearance despite starting in the win over Como and scoring two goals in Roma’s 3-0 Europa League victory over Celtic. After […]

2 months ago

Another Irish quiz! Many Irish have tried their luck outside of Ireland and the UK over the years, some with more success than others. How well do you remember the teams they played for?

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We have some talent! With all the talent coming through in Irish rugby at the minute, we thought we’d celebrate it by putting together a XV of the players with the most potential. Loosehead prop – Paddy McCarthy From being one of the few unused players on this year’s summer tour to starring in the […]

2 months ago

Some serious players. It’s another ‘Irishman abroad’ teaser, and this time we are taking you to Italy. Some of the country’s best ever players have plied their trade in Serie A, but can you name which clubs they played for? Good luck!

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Another Irish-focused quiz. Over the years, not many Irishmen have taken the leap and gone to Spain to ply their trade. Of the ones that did, some had significant success, while others had more forgetful stints. A handful are iconic figures in Irish football, and the rest are more obscure names. Can you name the […]

2 months ago

This is close to impossible! We have another tough internationals quiz for you, this time for Arsenal players. You can check out our Liverpool, Man United, and Leeds ones, but this teaser is by far the hardest. Give it a go if you dare….. Good luck!

2 months ago

This has not gone down well. Following severe backlash, FIFA have announced new ‘Supporter Entry Tier’ World Cup tickets for qualified teams. These tickets will cost £45 ($60) and will be available for each of the 104 games at next summer’s tournament, including the final. They will be distributed to the football organisations for each […]

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A whopper teaser! This is a big one. The top 20 Premier League all-time appearances! So many legends, but not a huge amount of time, so you will have to be at your best for this one. You can also try our top 20 Irish Premier League players appearances quiz here. Good luck. Best Irish […]

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Get the thinking caps on! Over the years, there has been boat loads of great Irish players to grace the Premier League. But which ones make the top 20 by appearances? It’s a mix of legends and lesser known names, so you will have to be on top form to get over 15. Good luck! […]

2 months ago

Another week, another bumper quiz! Welcome to another week of the SportsJOE Pub Quiz. If you missed last week’s or you want to try any other teasers from us just click here. This week is an action packed one, with rugby, football, GAA, and a bit of swimming covered as well after the Irish heroics […]

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He can do it all. St Brendan’s College, Killarney have won the Munster Post Primary Schools U17 ‘A’ Championship (the Frewen Cup) for the second year in a row. They beat out Clonakilty Community College by 3-7 to 0-15 in Banteer, with David Clifford as manager. The Kerry inter-county star is a PE teacher at […]

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An unreal team! With the 2025/2026 Champions Cup in full swing, we bring you the ultimate all-time XV for the competition once known as the Heineken Cup. Loosehead prop – Cian Healy (Leinster) Many of his performances from 2009 – 2013 were utterly devastating as he helped usher in a new age of lean and […]

3 months ago

That clears things up. Eben Etzebeth has taken to social media to explain the incident at the end of South Africa’s 73-0 win over Wales which saw him red carded for an eye gouge on Alex Mann and subsequently banned for 12 weeks. There was speculation that the Springbok lock’s actions were a retaliation for […]

3 months ago

This is going to be epic! The 2026 World Darts Championship begins on December 11. Follow all the big stories right, for one of the year’s best and most entertaining sporting events. Best Irish betting offers – 18+, BeGambleAware

3 months ago

A great one for Irish footy fans. For the fans of the Premier League and League of Ireland, this is the perfect quiz for you, and there’s also a few players from the old English First Division. Over the years many players have started their careers in the LOI, while others have gone to England […]

3 months ago

What a performance! Ulster put Racing 92 to the sword on Friday with a 61-7 win in their Challenge Cup clash at Ravenhill. Starring once again was Zac Ward. He scored two tries, the second of which was a ridiculously good solo score, and we have put together a supercut of some of the winger’s […]

3 months ago

Fans were not pleased. Dingle are the Munster SFC Club champions, after defeating St Finbarrs by 1-18 to 0-20 at Semple Stadium this afternoon, and will go on to face Ballyboden in the All-Ireland semi-finals. However, the game finished in controversial circumstances after a two-point free from Conor Geaney won the match with virtually the […]

3 months ago

More rule amendments. Another big rule change is coming in for the 2026 GAA Gaelic football season. The Central Competitions Control Committee has approved the recommendation from the Football Review Committee to end Gaelic football games at the hooter. This had previously been the rule last season prior to the All-Ireland series, before the law […]

3 months ago

An unusual situation. La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara could be facing another suspension, after he was sent to the stands by referee Jeremy Rozier during La Rochelle’s 53-33 Top 14 loss to Pau yesterday. It was a crazy game from the get go, with Antoine Hastoy sent off after just 34 seconds when his […]

3 months ago

Interesting. The transcripts from James Ryan’s disciplinary hearing have revealed some interesting details around the incident which saw him sent off in Ireland’s loss to South Africa two weeks ago. The Leinster lock was given his marching orders after dangerous clearout which saw him fly into a ruck with a tucked arm and make contact […]

3 months ago

A tough outing. Troy Parrott was brought back down to earth on the weekend, after he missed a last-play penalty in AZ Alkmaar’s 1-0 loss to FC Twente. After a month where he wrote himself into Irish sport folklore with his five-goal heroics against Portugal and Hungary, it was a sobering moment for him, as […]

3 months ago

A horrific act of foul play. Springbok lock Eben Etzebeth was sent off by referee Luc Ramos during his side’s 73-0 win over Wales in Cardiff. It was a record home defeat for the Welsh, as their run of awful form reached a new low. For South Africa, it was yet another reminder that they […]

3 months ago